Fracking awareness is crucial

Monday, June 3, 2013

For several months I have been researching hydraulic fracking. It concerns me to hear all the dangers that come with this plan of action to receive natural gas because it is a major safety concern to thousands of homeowners. This case is at its potential worst here in the U.S. It is already declared an illegal activity in many other countries because of the damages that occur as a result.

This technique has a high risk of sickness to innocent people. This doubtful action is driving down property values and bringing up costs for possible environmental cleanup. For example, homeowners in Pennsylvania who use local ground water for drinking water lost up to 24 percent of their property value if they happen to be within a mile of a shale gas well. There is also a threat to workers; government researchers have announced that the sand dust created from fracking is highly dangerous. It is also harming animals and is an additional factor to air pollution.

This issue matters to us because it affects us. We need to raise awareness so this issue can become a bigger matter and get the government’s attention. What the people want, the government will give if there are enough people speaking out. So I ask the public to bring their voices out and fight this.

I thank the public for listening and understanding the issue that presents itself to many. I hope everyone would like to join in on the action and take a stand for something right.